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    Arlington, Va., house explosion: Here's what to know

    Police responded to the home after a man fired a flare gun more than 30 times into his surrounding neighborhood. As they tried to investigate, the home went up in flames, rattling windows for miles.
    by Emily Olson Dec 05, 2023 3 minutes
    Police respond to the scene of an explosion in Arlington, Virginia on Monday night.
    Updated December 5, 2023 at 10:56 AM ET

    A massive explosion leveled a home and rocked a neighborhood in Arlington, Va., on Monday night as police tried to investigate a man who shot a flare gun from his residence, officials said.

    No serious injuries were reported, but the fate of the suspect, who was believed to be inside the house at the time of the explosion, is still unclear.

    Video posted to social media showed the house disappearing under a ball

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